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MCP Stdio vs HTTP

When to use MCP over stdio vs HTTP for tool servers.

Answer

Use stdio for local/desktop-style hosts; use HTTP for remote hosting and managed deployments. Dedalus supports connecting to MCP servers and discusses uploading streamable HTTP MCP servers to its platform.

Nuances & Considerations

Your host determines what's viable: some hosts prefer stdio locally; managed hosting usually prefers HTTP.

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